Materials & Packaging Engineer III
About The Position
Bausch + Lomb (NYSE/TSX: BLCO) is a leading global eye health company dedicated to protecting and enhancing the gift of sight for millions of people around the world—from the moment of birth through every phase of life. Our mission is simple, yet powerful: helping you see better, to live better. Our comprehensive portfolio of over 400 products is fully integrated and built to serve our customers across the full spectrum of their eye health needs throughout their lives. Our iconic brand is built on the deep trust and loyalty of our customers established over our 170-year history. We have a significant global research, development, manufacturing and commercial footprint of approximately 13,000 employees and a presence in approximately 100 countries, extending our reach to billions of potential customers across the globe. We have long been associated with many of the most significant advances in eye health, and we believe we are well positioned to continue leading the advancement of eye health in the future. The Materials & Packaging Engineer III will lead and support the development of packaging and material solutions for R&D initiatives, sustainability programs, and emerging global packaging regulations. This role will collaborate closely with internal teams and external partners throughout the development process to identify, evaluate, and advance innovative packaging materials, components, processes, and designs. The engineer will also work with global regulatory and compliance stakeholders to assess and implement new materials, technologies, and suppliers that enhance product sustainability and align with evolving international packaging standards.
Requirements
- BS in Materials Science, Plastics Engineering, Packaging Science, Chemical Engineering, or related Scientific/Engineering discipline required
- 7+ years in Engineering, Package Design, Materials Development, and/or Process Development
- Proven hands-on technical experience within a development environment.
- Ability to thrive in ambiguous situations by converting high-level or loosely defined objectives into clear, actionable plans and durable processes.
- Demonstrated ability to create structure, define requirements, and build new capabilities in areas without existing frameworks.
- Strong background in plastic component design, injection mold tooling, and the development and validation of tight‑tolerance manufacturing processes.
- Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills, including experience with Design of Experiments (DOE) and Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles.
- Ability to build effective working relationships across diverse internal teams and collaborate as a strong team contributor.
- ISO-9000, GMP, and DFSS experience; Six Sigma/DOE methodology a plus
- Strong understanding of polymer structure-property relationships and plastics/materials behavior
- Design software (SolidWorks or AutoCAD); Statistical software (Minitab, JMP, or equivalent)
- Demonstrated ability to lead teams, drive innovation, and execute risk-based decision processes across organizational boundaries
- Strong communication, documentation, organization, and presentation skills required
- Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Nice To Haves
- MS in Materials Science, Packaging Science, or Plastics Engineering preferred
- Experience with medical devices or other FDA‑regulated products is highly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead evaluations of new packaging materials, components, and processing technologies with a focus on sustainability and global compliance requirements.
- Research, identify, and develop new packaging materials and design, including assessment of novel plastics, bio-based, and recyclable materials.
- Function as the packaging and material SME on project teams, ensuring team understanding of packaging requirements, standards, and testing, with emphasis on plastics and polymer materials science.
- Utilize analytical methods to determine structure-property relationships, process parameters, and material properties relevant to packaging performance.
- Explore potential new manufacturing processes and technologies; support existing manufacturing processes, quality improvements, and cost reductions.
- Manage, create, and execute Design of Experiments (DOE) to establish robust packaging material and process performance.
- Manage activities with external suppliers, material suppliers, and packaging vendors.
- Lead technology transfer of new packaging materials and processes.
- May serve as engineering lead on projects; may provide daily direction to technical team members assigned to project teams.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Eye Health, Disability and Life Insurance begins on your hire date
- 401K Plan with company match and ongoing company contribution
- Paid time off – vacation (3 weeks - prorated upon hire), floating holidays and sick time
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan with company match
- Employee Incentive Bonus
- Tuition Reimbursement (select degrees)
- Ongoing performance feedback and annual compensation review
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
